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EC Insight: Countdown to Valentines Day: Love at first Sight
The week leading up to Valentines Day always brings interesting insights on love and relationships. Like how to attract a man and what to expect if he's a keeper?
Katy Perry's doll-like eyes surely contribute to her admiration by the opposite sex...
Turn's out it's not as hard as we think to catch the fancy of a man: A recent survey by Match.com reported that men are more likely to fall in love faster than women: 54% of guys say they've felt love at first sight, compared to 44% of women.
Another study suggests it's all in the eyes: In her book Survival of the Prettiest psychologist Nancy L. Etcoff says that men are subconsciously attracted to women with large, doll-like eyes because it triggers their protective instincts. How to fake it: Increase the length and volume of your lashes with: Divaderme's- Lash extender: $38 or Revitalash: $150, available in salon or EC online store. Latisse: $150, available at EC Beauty MD- South Edmonton Common location only.
When love at first sight becomes long term love: When a man gets into a relationship, he comes to depend almost absolutely on his girlfriend for emotional support and amateur therapy sessions. Women like playing the role of psychoanalyst but are more likely to do so with their friends.
Cute couple Prince William and Kate Middleton are to be wed at Westminster Abbey April 29, 2011
Match.com also reports that men are less interested in having time to themselves, away from their significant other: just 58% of men say having personal space is "very important", compared to 77% of women. Also only 23% of guys think it's crucial to have regular nights out with their pals, as opposed to 35% of the ladies.
Whatever your plan is this Valentines Day, EC has options: Want to relax and help your man do the same? Book in at EC for a side by side, couple massage and look forward to some silent R&R.
Prefer to show appreciation to your best friend/ personal counsellor? Indulge and book in for a Girl's Night Out! Get a manicure & pedicure at EC for only $80 if you book before February 14th.
Have a new beau to impress? Use our Hot Date checklist for some excellent Valentines Day beauty prep promotions.
MalindaSUMMERS28 - November 19, 2011: